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YC12 MTY

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,402 mi
Last recorded88,402 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 MTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 88,402 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear slight undersurface corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2025 79,396 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 71,629 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 71,629 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main line (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main line (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system rear silencer internals defective

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 65,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR MAINELINE AND BOTH REAR OUTER PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 2 Aug 2023 65,017 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR MAINELINE AND BOTH REAR OUTER PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Jul 2022 58,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 53,039 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 46,612 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 41,612 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 May 2018 36,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 32,082 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 27,309 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 21,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Citroen C1?

Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
4,548
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
189,733
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,976
Registration plate lamp not working 14,045
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,225
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YC12 MTY is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 46,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC12 MTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YC12 MTY registered?

YC12 MTY is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YC12 MTY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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